Instructor/Assistant Professor of Clinical Physical Therapy (OPEN RANK)

Overview

USC's Division of Biokinesiology and Physical Therapy invites applicants for a full-time clinical track faculty position to provide outpatient clinical services in our physical therapy department at Keck Hospital of USC. This position includes direct patient care responsibilities for multiple populations with an emphasis in the cardiovascular and pulmonary service line. This outpatient service line is involved in assessing and making recommendations for patients prior to heart/lung transplant as well as rehabilitating these patients post-transplant. We also treat a multitude of other cardiovascular and pulmonary conditions including cystic fibrosis, idiopathic lung disease, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, scleroderma, and pulmonary hypertension. Program development will be a focused component of this position and there will also be opportunities for lectures, teaching, clinical research, and mentoring.

Responsibilities

• Provide outpatient clinical services in the cardiovascular and pulmonary service line within the physical therapy department.
• Assess and make recommendations for patients prior to heart/lung transplant and rehabilitate these patients post-transplant.
• Treat a broad range of cardiovascular and pulmonary conditions, including cystic fibrosis, idiopathic lung disease, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, scleroderma, and pulmonary hypertension.
• Contribute to program development and growth of services.
• Engage in opportunities for lectures, teaching, clinical research, and mentoring.

Qualifications

• Doctoral degree in physical therapy (preferred).
• Two years of experience treating patients with cardiovascular and pulmonary conditions (preferred).
• Experience managing patients in the outpatient setting (preferred).
• Board certification (preferred).
• Individuals with a Master’s degree will be considered if they have at least three years of relevant experience and expertise.

Compensation and Additional Details

The annual base salary range for this position is $72,000 – $100,000. When extending an offer of employment, the University considers factors such as the scope and responsibilities of the position, the candidate's work experience, education/training, key skills, internal peer equity, applicable laws, contractual stipulations, grant funding, and external market considerations.

Equal Opportunity and Compliance

USC is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability, or any other characteristic protected by law or USC policy. USC observes affirmative action obligations consistent with state and federal law. We provide reasonable accommodations to applicants and employees with disabilities. Applicants with questions about access or requiring a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or hiring process should contact USC Human Resources by phone at , or by email at Inquiries will be treated as confidential to the extent permitted by law.

USC will consider for employment all qualified applicants with criminal records in a manner consistent with applicable laws and regulations, including the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for employers and the Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, and with due consideration for patient and student safety. Please refer to the Background Screening Policy Appendix D for specific employment screen implications for the position for which you are applying.

REQ | Posted Date: 03/03/2025